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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Let You Shine Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
     | 7,347 views

    Being the light of the world is a cooperative effort between God and ourselves.

    Let You Shine Text: Phil. 2:12-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus himself said to his disciples, "[L]et your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works, and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) 

This is a concept that is sometimes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Danger Of Smooth Things

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 15, 2014
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     | 8,247 views

    This message explains what the 2 words "Smooth Things" from Isaiah 30:10 mean. And how they are pleasant to hear but dangerous upon further inspection and why we should avoid hearing them and repeating them.

    The Danger of 'Smooth Things' Scripture: Isaiah 30:10 Introduction: Wednesday I mentioned the story of Isaiah and his calling and I would like to revisit a particular scripture that reveals the attitude his time, because it isn't different from the times in which we live in today. In Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Meekness Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
     | 4,442 views

    If we are meek, if we are gentle, then we are God controlled. We will have to be considerate to people, and we will also be considerate toward God.

    Gentleness and meekness are basically the same. Why aren’t some people gentle? There are some who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it? They come into your home & say, "Where did you find that wall-paper?" And it’s obvious that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rahab Saved By Faith

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,624 views

    To show that GOD rescued us by hiding us in the LORD JESUS CHRIST Presence from ongoing and coming destruction.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who saved us from coming destruction? JESUS CHRIST. 2 Corinthians 1:10 2 Corinthians 1:10 (Amplified Bible) [For it is He] Who rescued and saved us from such a perilous death, and He will still rescue and save us; in and on Him we have set our hope (our joyful and confident ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 4, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,330 views

    Jesus' healing of ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19 shows us two signs of saving faith.

    Scripture Roy Larson thought the most difficult part of his day would be maneuvering the unfamiliar stick shift on a “loaner” electric wheelchair as he ventured into downtown Glen Ellyn, Illinois, for a haircut. But his day was about to become much more difficult. As he was crossing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Flames That Threaten America

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 5, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,916 views

    A sober July 4th sermon addressing the wickedness overtaking our nation, the possibility of God's judgment on America and what we may be able to do to avert it.

    Flames That Threaten America July 4th sermon Chuck Sligh July 5, 2015 (Adapted from a sermon by the same title by Tim Patrick on SermonCentral.com) NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn in your Bibles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of The Second Coming Of The Lchrist

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Oct 18, 2014
     | 4,152 views

    An examination of what the Word says about the Rapture of the Church.

    Signs of the Second Coming of Christ Matt. 24:32-35 (NIV) 32 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 33 Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it[e] is near, right at the door. 34 Truly I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Issues In Aging: Part One Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015
     | 4,372 views

    THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF A TWO PART SERIES ON ISSUES IN AGING. IT FOCUSES ON WAYS THAT WE CAN HELP OUR FAMILY AS WE AGE. IT ALSO IS A WAY TO PROVIDE US WITH SECURITY AND PEACE.

    ISSUES IN MINISTRY SCRIPTURE AS WE AGE WE ARE PRESENTED WITH CHALLENGES IN MINISTRY. THESE CHALLENGES WILL COME IN SEVERAL FORMS, AND WILL COME TO BOTH THE CARE GIVER AND CARE RECEIVER. IT IS IMPORTANT THEN FOR US TO REALIZE THAT THE TRUE ORIGEN OF THESE CHALLENGES IS SATAN, AND THAT THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Bible Says About Hell

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 20, 2014
     | 2,602 views

    1) The Scene (Revelation 20:11-12a), 2) The Summons (Revelation 20:13a) , 3) The Standard (Revelation 20:12b, 13b), and 4) The Sentence (Revelation 20:14-15).

    This week, Skylar Murphy admitted in court that he put together a pipe bomb with a friend last year and planned to blow up a shed in rural Alberta for fun, but forgot the explosive in his bag until he was in line at the Edmonton airport. Screening staff found the device but — in an admitted ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Exactly Are You Doing In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Anyway?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,335 views

    Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is not saying to us. To understand, we need now to go through some highs and some lows, especially the valley of the shadow of death to appreciate what a loving God we have. Read on.

    This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th May 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    I Am The Resurrection

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Feb 15, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,602 views

    A message on Jesus' statement, I Am the Resurrection, from the perspective of the dead stuff in our lives.

    I Am the Resurrection Scripture: John 11:17-43 We are continuing our series on the “I Am” statements that Jesus makes in the gospel of John. If I were to retitle the message this morning, I would likely have called it, “What stinks?!!” Because we’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Salt & Light Series

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,943 views

    Jesus said that we are the salt of the earth and the light for the world. He compared our relationship to the world with salt and light. What does this mean? Why does Jesus compare us to salt and light? What is the significance related to this?

    INTRODUCTION We are busy with a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Last week we discussed the beatitudes and we looked at the characteristics of a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. We then proceeded to look at the benefits of being a citizen of the Kingdom of heaven. This week we look at the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Return Of The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,746 views

    The love of God is so great to save us whenever we realizes our faults and return sincerely to Him.

    THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON Study Text: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction: - This parable of the Lord Jesus was not told to entertain but to educate. And not to educate us about others, about other parents’ wayward sons, but to cut to the core of our own being. To the heart of each of us. - To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Confession Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,062 views

    Confession is a key part of our prayer life. But was it about confession that improves our prayer life, and how can we learn to confess our sins so that our prayers are more effective?

    (This was the 2nd of two sermons preached by our Associate Minister Scott Jewell while I was in Israel) Open with the Lord’s prayer from Matthew 6:9-13 We’re continuing to learn from the Lord’s prayer by using the acronym ACTS. As a refresher, the acronym represents four parts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 30, 2018
     | 9,749 views

    This series will focus on our decision to become living sacrifices to God and how that decision is executed in our daily lives.

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 1 Scriptures: Romans 12:1-2; Luke 2:22 This message is part one of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” In my last series on the Ten Commandments I ended that series with a message on holiness. I shared with you that we are holy, not because we act holy but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational